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Keyhole

usgb/ˈkiːhəʊl/Volume
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Privacy Intrusion

Looking through a keyhole can imply invading someone's privacy or spying.

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He felt guilty for peeping through the keyhole at the private gathering.
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Metaphor for Mystery

The keyhole can symbolize a gateway to something unknown or mysterious.

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This diary is a keyhole to her innermost thoughts.
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Slang Usage

In some contexts, 'keyhole' can be used as slang to mean an opportunity or chance.

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He saw the job opening as a keyhole into the industry.
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